Help of Christians guard this land,
From assault or inward stain;
Let it be what Christ has planned,
His new Eden where you reign.
(2) Teach us that in Christ your son
Lies the wisdom to be free
For the Cross which we would shun
Is man’s Tree of Liberty
(3) Should the powers of hell arise
And our peace be trampled down,
In that night or blood and lies
Show us still your twelve starred crown.
(4) Take from us the coward heart,
Fleeting will, divided mind,
Give us sight to play our part,
Though the world around is blind.
(5) Image of the risen life
Shining in eternity,
Glimmer throughout earthly strife,
Draw us to your victory.